Work Experience
ERP Implementation Consultant / UAT Tester
Fanatics| Jacksonville, Florida | June 2025 - Current
Software Implementation: Assist in the implementation of Alliant Royalties software, ensuring all financial data is accurately migrated and integrated.
UAT Testing: Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate the software meets business requirements and functions correctly.
Parallel Testing: Perform parallel testing to compare the new system's outputs with the existing system, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
Data Analysis: Utilize Excel, including VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables, to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and ensure data integrity.
Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of testing processes, results, and any issues encountered, providing clear and actionable feedback to the implementation team.
Collaboration: Work closely with the IT department, software vendors, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure a smooth implementation process.
Implementation Consultant
Constellation Payments| Remote| November 2024 - June 2025
Lead the end-to-end implementation of payment solutions, ensuring seamless integration with client systems.
Analyze business and technical requirements to design scalable, secure, high-performance payment solutions.
Conduct API testing, pay page testing, and system integrations to validate functionality, security, and compliance.
Implementation Consultant
Momentive Software | Remote| November 2021 - November 2024
Lead end-to-end Azure-based implementations across 25+ enterprise clients, achieving 95%+ client satisfaction through meticulous planning and communication.
Manage multiple complex cloud migration projects using Azure services, API integration, and automation tools to deliver efficient, scalable solutions.
Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, product, support) via JIRA to ensure alignment on project timelines and technical requirements.
Implementation Consultant
Forcura | Jacksonville, Florida | December 2020 - June 2021
Managed SaaS implementations for multiple clients, overseeing all aspects of the onboarding process and ensuring timelines were met.
Utilized Salesforce and Zendesk for managing client interactions, support inquiries, and implementation progress.
Configured and customized SaaS products using APIs and automation tools to meet specific client needs, improving system integration and user adoption.
Risk Management System Administrator
City of Jacksonville | Jacksonville, Florida| November 2017 - December 2020
Spearheaded the full implementation of the Origami Risk System, improving data management and operational efficiency through custom API integrations and automation.
Developed custom reports and system workflows using scripting and API configurations, tailoring the platform to meet the city’s needs.
Ensured compliance with security standards by implementing system updates and monitoring system health through automation tools.
My Journey
Hey, I’m Desiree’ Weston—welcome to my corner of the cloud.
After years of working on the edge of tech as an IT consultant and systems admin, I finally made the leap: I’m now pivoting into AI and cloud engineering, with a focus on building projects that highlight accessibility, inclusion, and real-world impact.
I hold the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification, and I’m currently preparing for the AWS Certified AI Practitioner exam while actively building a portfolio of AI-powered tools and cloud-based applications. My journey is deeply personal—I’m not just switching careers; I’m rebranding my life. That means rebuilding my confidence, committing to better habits, and showing up as the most authentic version of myself.
Through my portfolio, I share the highs and lows of transitioning into tech as a Black woman in STEM. My goal? To inspire more women of color to take up space in tech—and to prove that you can start over and still win.
Thanks for being here. Let’s build something bold.
